NAB 2018: Sharp showcases 8K pro products

Exhibiting at NAB for the first time (7-12 April), Sharp is demonstrating its 8K product portfolio including camcorder and display under the theme of 'Changing the World with 8K'.

"At Sharp, we believe that 8K will change society, the future of technology and expand various applications all over the world," said Doug Albregts, president and CEO, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. "As a result, we're excited to bring our innovative 8K technologies to the NAB Show audience this year."

At its NAB Show booth, Sharp will highlight its 8K products through various demonstrations in the 8K ecosystem relevant to medical, educational 8K viewer and 8K distribution/transmission. Sharp's 8K 70in video monitor will provide the opportunity to experience high definition, high quality images that conform to the 8K standard image and supports HDR extended display at an 8K (7,680 x 4,320) resolution.

In addition to the camcorder and video monitor, Sharp will also feature its new 8K multi display which is 8x 104in panels. It comes with a 104in wide screen and 22:9 ultra-high resolution aspect ratio to support the video expression of 8K images.

Sharp's new 8K ecosystem contributes to remote medical technology including remote diagnosis and monitoring with 8K technology, supporting the next generation of medical technology. Also with 8K content displays, Sharp created new educational tools and enhanced the learning experience with the new Educational 8K Viewer. Finally, the ecosystem comes equipped with an 8K distribution/transmission, showcasing the possibility of 8K high quality image transmission by IP.